Business
SCA announces registration openings for Specialty Coffee Expo and Re:co events in Boston
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that registration is now open for its in-person Re:co Symposium and 2022 Specialty Coffee Expo, both taking place in April 2022 in Boston, MA, USA.
Clipper Teas calls consumers to ‘Make it Better’ in new campaign
Clipper Teas launches its new integrated marketing campaign which will see it invite consumers to ‘Make it Better’ and not settle – especially when it comes to tea.
OpenSC harnesses technology brings new levels of transparency to coffee supply chain
Social impact start-up, OpenSC, has revealed a technology-based collaboration that brings new levels of transparency to the Nespresso Reviving Origins organic coffee, KAHAWA ya CONGO.
Brands must resonate with consumers and adhere to their values
The new year may be the time when individuals make resolutions, but it is also the ‘season’ when a plethora of predicted trends for the year are revealed.
Sensory Summit postponed until May 2022
The SCA and UC Davis have postponed the Sensory Summit from February until May.
SCA announces Coffee Retail Summit 2022
The Specialty Coffee Association is announcing the Coffee Retail Summit 2022; the third free-to-attend virtual event for coffee retail businesses.
Numi Organic Tea selected as exclusive tea partner of WeWork
Numi Tea to provide WeWork members access to Climate Neutral, ethically sourced teas in select locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Cup of Excellence & Alliance for Coffee Excellence team up with Comandante
The partnership with Germany-based Comandante will extend to CoE competition equipment, farmer rewards, product collaborations, ACE membership benefits, and Sensory Education Training.
Coffee prices reach multi-year high hitting 200 US cents/lb mark
The ICO reported that in December 2021 coffee prices broke through the 200 US cents/lb mark in a decade long high.
May River Capital acquires Cablevey Conveyors
May River Capital, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Cablevey Conveyors, global manufacturer of tubular drag conveyor systems based in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Blending, roasting & processing, Business, Equipment & packaging
IMA and Caffè Borbone combine quality, sustainability and efficiency in latest project
Neapolitan brand Caffè Borbone has been utilising IMA Coffee’s IMA CA3 packaging unit for 100% sustainable coffee pods.
Coffee Planet gears up for World of Coffee Dubai event
As one of the prominent leaders of specialty coffee in the region, Coffee Planet will have a strong presence at the Specialty Coffee Association’s World of Coffee event, with two stands and a spot in the famous Roasters Village.
New year, new consumer trends revealed
Happy New Year! We have turned the calendar page to January and what a better way to start the new year than to examine five key trends that are projected to impact how brands source ingredients and work to have a larger impact on people and the planet in 2022.
International Women’s Coffee Alliance welcomes South Korean chapter
The International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA) has announced the addition of South Korea as the 29th chapter in its global chapter network.